About Us
Specialist Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers in UAE
Global Expertise, Local Service
UIB delivers specialist insurance and reinsurance broking services, specifically attuned to the business landscape of the UAE. As a key division of the UIB Group, UIB in the Emirates brings international-class solutions to the local market. This strategic position allows us to combine global insights with local expertise, ensuring that our services are effective and tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.
We offer a comprehensive range of services covering diverse sectors with a clear approach to understand each client’s unique needs and provide insurance solutions that are not just effective but also bespoke to their requirements.
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Rich Heritage and Global Reach
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Strong Ethos and Client Commitment
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Culture-Sensitive Expert Team
As a part of the renowned UIB Group, United Insurance Brokers LLC benefits from the legacy and respect of a leading global insurance and reinsurance broker. With a vast global network, we combine worldwide industry knowledge with local expertise. This enables us to provide our clients with specialised knowledge, strategic risk management advice, and excellent claims services.
The ethos of UIB in the Emirates, and the UIB Group at large, is founded on principles of high ethical standards, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and transparency. We prioritize a client-oriented approach, listening to our clients’ concerns and striving to meet their requirements with professionalism and dedication. This approach is enhanced by our culturally diverse team, including over 20 nationalities, and experts who are fluent in more than 16 languages, enabling us to communicate effectively with our global clientele.
UIB in the Emirates is driven by a team of specialists who understand different cultures and are dedicated to delivering global insurance solutions with a personal touch. Our founding members have a deep understanding of the insurance industry, which is reflected in our work. Our specialists are focused on providing tailored, cost-effective insurance programs that meet the specific insurance and risk management needs of our clients.
Our Core Values
Financial Strength
We take pride in our strong financial foundation, characterized by a debt-free approach to organic growth.
Consultancy and Advocacy
Expert advice, consultative assistance and strong advocacy services.
Ethical Standards
Upholding our founding principles of ethical business practice for all clients.
Regulatory Compliance
Adherence to corporate governance at both national and international levels.
Client-Centric Approach
Advocating for, and exclusively representing our client’s interests.
Our Core Values
Ethical Standards
Upholding our founding principles of ethical business practice for all clients.
Financial Strength
We take pride in our strong financial foundation, characterized by a debt-free approach to organic growth.
Regulatory Compliance
Adherence to corporate governance at both national and international levels.
Consultancy and Advocacy
Expert advice, consultative assistance and strong advocacy services.
Client-Centric Approach
Advocating for, and exclusively representing our client’s interests.
Financial Strength
We take pride in our strong financial foundation, characterized by a debt-free approach to organic growth.
Consultancy and Advocacy
Expert advice, consultative assistance and strong advocacy services.
Sustainable Growth
Driven by a Clear Vision
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Mission
UIB in the Emirates envisions being the leading force in the insurance and reinsurance sector, building on UIB Group's legacy of excellence and global expertise. We aim to empower the region with innovative, client-centric insurance solutions, adapting to the dynamic needs of the UAE and the region's diverse markets.
Vision
Our vision is to uphold UIB Group's standards of excellence and innovation in the region, offering specialised insurance and reinsurance services that are finely tuned to the local market. We are committed to delivering bespoke, effective solutions, leveraging our global insights and local expertise to protect and advance the interests of our clients in the UAE and the region.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the seasoned experts steering UIB in the Emirates
Our Leadership Team
Meet the seasoned experts steering UIB in the Emirates
Ralph Kabban
Ralph has 30 years of experience in the insurance sector having worked in the London reinsurance and Lloyd’s of London market in the first half of his career. He then co-founded UIB (DIFC) Ltd. back in 2006. Ralph then decided to take over the helm for UIB’s Emirates operations and re-launched UIB’s onshore operations in the Emirates back in 2017. Ralph has been able to achieve double-digit growth for UIB’s offices in the Emirates in the last five years. Prior to co-founding UIB (DIFC) Ltd.’s operations, Ralph had co-founded the UIB India operations setting up the foundations for UIB India’s growth which now stands at 7 offices in India.
Through many of the above roles, one job description has remained constant – the client facing strategizing of holistic insurance programs for various MENA companies for all of their ‘Risk Transfer’ needs e.g., Group Medical, Construction Facilities, Political Risks, Professional Indemnity, Power, Downstream Oil & Gas, amongst others.
Furthermore, Ralph is currently a member of UIB Holdings (UK) Limited., UIB (DIFC) Ltd., and the UIB (Emirates) LLC Boards.
Mazen El Yamani
Mazen brings to the forefront an illustrious career spanning over 35 years in the insurance industry. With a robust foundation established at UIB Group’s former sister company AIB in Beirut, he has evolved into a seasoned professional with an extensive understanding of various corporate insurance classes, showcasing particular excellence in the intricate domains of Engineering and Civil Construction. Mazen’s mastery in navigating the complexities of the insurance landscape highlights his standing as a trusted leader within UIB.
Since his integration into UIB in the Emirates in 2007, Mazen has consistently demonstrated his extensive knowledge of the Middle Eastern and international insurance markets. In his current role as the Head of Commercial Lines at UIB, Mazen efficiently manages a team of account executives entrusted with steering new business initiatives, overseeing renewals, and managing complex commercial insurances.
Mazen’s wealth of experience uniquely positions him to skilfully manage the nuances associated with claims processing, ensuring optimal outcomes for the clients. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role in providing training to client personnel when the need arises, contributing significantly to the continual professional development of the team.
Tausif Patel
Tausif heads the Employee Benefits division at UIB overseeing the entire Medical and Life portfolio, which includes placement, client servicing, wellness program implementation, operations, and claims management. Tausif is involved in implementing strategic growth plans along with upscaling and supporting Business Development.
He joined UIB in 2014 and has worked in various roles in the Insurance Industry over the past decade.
With a background that started in computer science and the banking sector, Tausif comes in with a vast technical knowledge in risk analysis & mitigation, techno-marketing and risk strategising.
Zaheer Iqbal
Zaheer comes with a rich and lengthy background spanning over 25 years in his professional career. He started off his career with a “Big Four” Audit Firm. He later worked for global fortune 500 companies in the Middle Eastern insurance sector. Prior to joining UIB in the Emirates, he was the group CFO at the largest Takaful insurer in the UAE, with multiple offices in the region. He has been associated with the insurance sector for 21 years.
Zaheer currently heads the finance department of UIB in the Emirates, providing strategic support to stakeholders, in addition to managing the preparation of financial statements and related regulatory reporting.
Zaheer was a team member in the operational review of insurance sector reforms on behalf of the Asian Development Bank. He has managed multi-billion-dirham investments on behalf of policy holders and shareholder’s funds and has a keen interest in risk and solvency management for companies. He has also been a team member in a few corporate M&A deals.
Hazeena Krishnan
Hazeena has over 14 years of experience in the UAE’s insurance market. She started her insurance career with a prominent insurer, before moving on to the client-side, performing the role of insurance expert within reputed Asset Manager. Prior to joining UIB in the Emirates, Hazeena had also worked for a prominent multi-national broker similar to UIB in profile.
Hazeena has a very strong grasp of the technical aspects of most classes of insurances and has worked with clients from multiple industries and sectors. She is experienced in the design and structuring of pure risk transfer and mitigation programmes for complex risks belonging to large corporates. Her forte however, is construction and insurance facilities for developers and contractors.
Connect With Us
Reach out – We’re here to guide and assist.
- enquiry@uibgulf.com
- +971 4 457 9777
- UIB, Suite 1901, Level 19, 014 Tower - Marasi Dr - Dubai
